What does hanging a gourd at the door mean?
A gourd hanging at the door means to ward off evil spirits and reduce diseases.
The main reason is that the homophony of gourd not only has the meaning of "blessing" but also the auspicious meaning of "blessing". In particular, gourd has two important functions. One is that it may cure diseases; It is necessary to turn evil into good fortune. On the Feng Shui gourd hanging on the door and around the kitchen stove are some flying stars related to diseases, which can help the health of your family. Tie the gourd with a red string and hang it on the bedside or in an auspicious place in the house.
The gourds hanging at the door are usually colorful, such as red, blue and green. Each gourd has its own meaning and expresses special auspicious blessings. The gourd of the Qing Dynasty has an irreplaceable position in Chinese culture. For example, the gourd is used as a mascot in the home. When two families hold a wedding together, the groom's family also treats the gourd as a gift symbolizing blessing, wealth and good luck when giving gifts, and places it at the door of the new family to show harmony and prosperity.
The placement of the gourd:
From a scientific point of view, it is more appropriate whether the gourd is hung on the door or next to the door. The gourd is a kind of ornament. It is a beautiful decoration wherever it is hung, and can create a relaxed and happy atmosphere in the home. From the perspective of Feng Shui, it is best to hang the gourd on the window frame, on the right side of the door frame, and must be under the eaves, taking its meaning of "double circles" and "boundless fortune".
Gourds also have the effect of warding off evil spirits. If there are some buildings or places with bad auras near the house, you can also hang one or two gourds outside the door. When one is alone, it should be hung on the right door frame. It needs to be hung on the door frame under the eaves. It not only has the meaning of "double circles" and "boundless fortune", but can also be used to ward off disasters, ward off evil spirits and store away dirt.